UK could embrace Ukraine-style deal with EU - media

Britain has called for a broad and close relationship with the EU after Brexit, that goes beyond a typical free trade deal, including encompassing security.

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Brexit minister David Davis said Tuesday he has "no intrinsic objection" to the idea of an association deal between Britain and the European Union similar to one the bloc has with Ukraine.

The European Parliament has suggested that an association agreement based on four key areas -- trade, foreign policy and security, internal security and "thematic" cooperation -- could form the basis for ties with Britain after it leaves the bloc next year, according to AFP, Yahoo News reports.

"Some association agreements are stepping stones to membership," Davis told the House of Lords EU committee, pointing to the example of Ukraine.

"It depends on what's included. We would not for example want to see it bring ECJ (European Court of Justice) jurisdiction in."